He was expecting a circumcision, but claims his penis was gone when he awoke from the anesthesia.

Banks and his wife, Zelda, are seeking an unspecified amount in damages.

The lawsuit accuses the hospital of medical malpractice, negligence and other wrongdoing, according to the AP.

"We intend to defend all counts aggressively," said a statement from Baptist Health System Inc., which operates the hospital in Birmingham.

The hospital declined further comment.

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